Dog Doesn't Survive Ice Rescue Attempt
ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) - Firefighters responded to rescue a dog that fell through the ice Sunday afternoon.
According to the Arvada Fire District, the dog owners were with the dog and let it wander onto the ice, where it fell through and floated under the ice shelf.
All crews are off the ice and the dog has been recovered. No other injuries reported. #lakearbor pic.twitter.com/IA8EFUwae7
— Arvada Fire (@ArvadaFire) February 5, 2017
The AFD tweeted that swimmers were sent out into Lake Arbor to rescue the dog.
Unfortunately it did not survive.
"Please make sure all animals are secured to a leash," AFD tweeted. "If an animal goes onto the ice, never go after it. Immediately dial 911!"
Please make sure all animals are secured to a leash. If an animal goes onto the ice, never go after it. Immediately dial 911!
— Arvada Fire (@ArvadaFire) February 5, 2017
No other injuries were reported.